Latest incident of migrants at sea raises concerns Latest incident of migrants at sea raises concerns ACHPR alarmed at third incident Wednesday, November 13, 2024 0 1379 THE GAMIBIA: The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights’ (ACHPR) has issued a statement drawing attention to the latest death of almost 25 migrants including children following the sinking of their boat between the archipelago of the Comoros and the island of Mayotte.
Stakeholder engagements discuss new draft regulations Stakeholder engagements discuss new draft regulations SAMSA engagement kicks off in Cape Town Wednesday, November 13, 2024 0 2417 SOUTH AFRICA: There was a rather dismal turnout from the maritime industry at this morning’s stakeholder engagement in Cape Town as the South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA) kicked off a series of three sessions aimed at discussing several new pieces of draft regulations.
All-inclusive fishing regs a priority for 2025 All-inclusive fishing regs a priority for 2025 SOUTH AFRICA: Engaging with maritime stakeholders in Cape Town to discuss a host of new draft regulations, the South African Maritime Safety... Wednesday, November 13, 2024 0 1808
Another strategy revision for Island View Precinct Another strategy revision for Island View Precinct SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) original strategy for the Island View Precinct (IVP) in the Port of Durban which... Tuesday, November 12, 2024 0 1648
Port celebrates new shipping service Port celebrates new shipping service NIGERIA: The management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Lekki Freeport Terminal, and the Lagos Free Zone officially launched the... Monday, November 11, 2024 0 1723
Bid to replace 90% of boats on waterways Bid to replace 90% of boats on waterways NIGERIA: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is embarking on a bid to replace more than 90% of the boats on the country’s... Sunday, November 10, 2024 0 1600
Comment on marine oil pollution response Comment on marine oil pollution response SOUTH AFRICA: The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in the Presidency invites interested persons and stakeholders to submit... Saturday, November 9, 2024 0 1691
SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SAMSA to host stakeholder engagements SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will be hosting a series of three stakeholder engagements to discuss new... Friday, November 8, 2024 0 1764
0 Tender News MRA Online Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Ship management tender resurfaces for another round of bidding SOUTH AFRICA: The contract to manage the SA Agulhas II and the Algoa that was extended again last month has once again been advertised by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, April 14, 2025 New conference aims to create a broader picture of Africa’s boating sector SOUTH AFRICA: Scheduled for October this year, the inaugural African Boating Conference will be hosted in Cape Town and aims to provide a broad perspective of the recreational marine sector on the continent.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, April 12, 2025 Charting a course to Net-Zero for global shipping Measures that include a new fuel standard for ships as well as a global pricing mechanism for emissions are set to be formally adopted by the International Maritime Organisation in October this year and come into force in 2027.
0 Shipping MRA Online Saturday, April 12, 2025 Two vessels launched to boost cabotage services MOZAMBIQUE: Two large vessels have entered service at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique to offer coastal shipping services to the country’s trade and strengthen the government’s commitment to boost cabotage.